Designed by Robert Tucker and first launched in 1960, this classic 25-footer represents traditional British yacht design at its finest. Built by Blanks Boatyard in the UK using wood construction, the Escapade Tucker embodies the craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized post-war English sailboat building. With a displacement of 4,000 pounds and 1,350 pounds of ballast, this yacht offers reassuring stability for coastal cruising and extended passages. The fin keel with rudder-on-skeg configuration provides good directional stability while maintaining reasonable maneuverability in tight quarters. Her cutter rig, carrying 164 square feet of sail area, delivers versatile sailing performance with excellent heavy-weather capabilities when the inner forestay comes into play. The boat's comfort ratio of 19.69 suggests a relatively stiff, seaworthy motion that experienced sailors will appreciate during longer passages. Her capsize screening formula of 1.83 indicates good offshore capabilities, though she's equally at home on coastal waters. With a theoretical hull speed of 6.14 knots, the Escapade Tucker prioritizes seaworthiness over pure speed, making her an excellent choice for sailors seeking a traditional, well-mannered cruising yacht with proven pedigree.
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What is the Escapade Tucker's sail area to displacement ratio?
The Escapade Tucker has a Sail Area to Displacement ratio (SA/D) of 10.44. Values between 14–18 are typical cruising sailboats; 18–22 is cruiser/racer; over 22 is performance racing.
What is the Escapade Tucker's comfort ratio?
The Escapade Tucker has a Ted Brewer Comfort Ratio of 19.69. A ratio over 30 indicates good offshore comfort; over 40 is very comfortable offshore.
Is the Escapade Tucker safe for offshore sailing?
The Escapade Tucker has a Capsize Screening Formula value of 1.83. Values under 2.0 are considered acceptable for offshore sailing; under 1.8 is ideal.
What is the hull speed of the Escapade Tucker?
The theoretical hull speed of the Escapade Tucker is 6.14 kn knots, calculated from its waterline length.
How much does a Escapade Tucker weigh?
The Escapade Tucker has a displacement of 4,000.00 lb and a length overall (LOA) of 25.75 ft.
Who designed the Escapade Tucker?
The Escapade Tucker was designed by Robert Tucker, first built in 1960.